On Your Six
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I would stay at NJA
Personally, I'd stay at NJA. True, things change, but both NJA and JetBlue could change for the worse in the future - you never know... NJA at least is not impacted by the skyrocketing oil costs (passes along costs to owners).
I think you need to ask yourself a series of questions and be true to yourself:
1. Why do you want to fly for a 121 carrier? Is it because you have big airplane envy? Some people do... Or is it because of perceived "security" in 121 operations? We know most airlines aren't secure anymore...
2. Do you want to be on reserve again? Do you mind commuting again?
3. Do you want to fly the same routes over and over again? Some people like a routine and consistency (not a bad thing necessarily).
4. Do you mind working in a non-union environment with fewer protections afforded to you at NJA? Some people prefer not to associate with unions.
5. Will you mind returning to a non-fractional schedule (no longer 7/7)? Some people don't like the 7/7 schedule while others love it.
Personally, I think flying a Falcon 2000, Galaxy or Sovereign on a 7/7 schedule to anywhere in the country (or even abroad) from a domicile near your home for a great salary would be difficult to beat. I know Jet Blue pilots who love and hate the airline - but you can't please everyone and no airline is perfect...
Tough decision - let us know what you decide in the end. Good luck!
Personally, I'd stay at NJA. True, things change, but both NJA and JetBlue could change for the worse in the future - you never know... NJA at least is not impacted by the skyrocketing oil costs (passes along costs to owners).
I think you need to ask yourself a series of questions and be true to yourself:
1. Why do you want to fly for a 121 carrier? Is it because you have big airplane envy? Some people do... Or is it because of perceived "security" in 121 operations? We know most airlines aren't secure anymore...
2. Do you want to be on reserve again? Do you mind commuting again?
3. Do you want to fly the same routes over and over again? Some people like a routine and consistency (not a bad thing necessarily).
4. Do you mind working in a non-union environment with fewer protections afforded to you at NJA? Some people prefer not to associate with unions.
5. Will you mind returning to a non-fractional schedule (no longer 7/7)? Some people don't like the 7/7 schedule while others love it.
Personally, I think flying a Falcon 2000, Galaxy or Sovereign on a 7/7 schedule to anywhere in the country (or even abroad) from a domicile near your home for a great salary would be difficult to beat. I know Jet Blue pilots who love and hate the airline - but you can't please everyone and no airline is perfect...
Tough decision - let us know what you decide in the end. Good luck!